BABATUNDE Raji Fashola, SAN, minister of Power, Works and Housing, will represent President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, October 7, at 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown between Nigeria and Zambia in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State.

Thenff.com learnt on Friday, October 6, morning that Fashola, a former governor of Lagos State frequently hosted the grand finale of the Federation Cup (now AITEO Cup) competition and is a noted football enthusiast, would fly into Uyo on Saturday.

Top officials have also confirmed that Bukola Saraki, president of the Senate, Solomon Dalung, minister of Youth and Sports, and Obinna Ogba, the chairmen of the Senate and Goni Bukar Lawan, House Committees on Sports, will also be at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

Host Governor Udom Emmanuel and members of the Akwa Ibom State cabinet, Habu Gumel, NOC president and members of the NFF Executive Committee and Management will also be present.

The Super Eagles, three points ahead of second –placed Zambia going into the penultimate day of the African qualifiers, require only the minimum win against the Chipolopolo on Saturday to join 10 other nations that have already qualified for the 32 –team football showpiece in Russia next year.

– Oct. 6, 2017 @ 13:45 GMT |